Ancient Culture & History South East Pakistan Tour

The significance of a region is given by its enriched historic and cultural excursions. If you have got the taste of admiration of great cultural artifacts, then join us on a thorough exploration of the magnificent monuments in the southeast part of Pakistan. It encompasses the UNESCO’S declared World Heritage Sites, which you would never like to miss if you are on a mission of the examination of a meaningful heritage and prominent cultural legacy of the world. An unprecedented odyssey is planned to take you to the magniloquent sites of two prominent provinces of Pakistan, the exhilarating Sindh and the enthralling Punjab which are enraptured in architecture, and archeological magnificence. Ancient Culture & History Pakistan

Makli Necropolis is a graveyard but not an ordinary one. This graveyard is home to about a million tombs built over 400 years of the time. The most fascinating thing about these tombs is the engraved, carved, intricate work of craftsmanship of the Sindhi Civilization which can only be explained by visiting the site. Makli Necropolis was inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1981.  

Sindh’s popular lake view resort is built by the infamous Keenjhar Lake also known as Kalri Lake. Keenjhar Lake is the second largest freshwater lake that provides water supply to Thatta and Karachi. Keenjhar Lake is located 22 kilometers away from the main city of Thatta and about 122 kilometers from Karachi. Local people flux towards Keenjhar Lake in summers to blow off steam and enjoy shades of palm trees and cabana-style huts. Ancient Culture & History Pakistan

Located near Makli Necropolis, Shah Jahan Mosque is a unique piece of architecture. The mosque was built during the reign of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan who gave the mosque to the local Sindhi People of Thatta as a token of gratitude for their hospitality and kindness. It reflects the taste of the monarchy of the time which was much influenced by the Timurid dynasty. Unusual to the architecture of the Mughal period, this mosque displays the most impressive work of tile in geometric patterns. 

Located in the Jamshoro district of Sindh, the magnificent Ranikot Fort is considered the largest fort in the world. It is a monumental piece of architecture located in the Kirthar National Park, Sann; Jamshoro District of Sindh. The Fort is often compared to the Great Wall of China because of its wall-like structure built for defense purposes. Ranikot Fort is also called the Great Wall of Sindh and it is acclaimed by UNESCO as World Heritage Site. Inside of Ranikot Fort wall, there is a small fort called Mirikot Fort, a historical landmark with a pond called Pariyun Jo Tar (pond of fairies). 

Sehwan Shareef is the resting place of 13th century Sufi Saint and mystic Lal Shahbaz Qalandar. This town is highly respected by locals and foreigners likewise and attracts thousands of devotees including Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs, and many more. Foreigners find the folktales of Sehwan and Bolra Shareef fascinating. 

It was built between four and five thousand years ago and lasted until 3,700 BP. It was part of the Harrapan Civilization, and the city had at least 35,000 Residents. Mohenjo-Daro means “mound of the dead”. The city was approximately one square mile in size. Mohenjo-Daro was the most advanced city of its time, with remarkably sophisticated civil engineering and urban planning. Typical of most large and planned cities, Mohenjo-Daro had planned city streets and buildings

Hala is located in the Matiari district of Sindh. It is famous through the subcontinent for art, glazed colored pottery (Kaashi), woodwork (Jandi), cloth printing, woven cloth (Sussi), and khaddar made of handmade khadi. Hala is also the resting place of the great Sufi poet and legend Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai. 

Located in the Sukkur Division of Sindh, Daraza is a village famous for being the location of the burial place and tomb of Sufi poet Faqeer Abdul Wahab Farouqi also known as Sachal Sarmast. People from all around come here to enjoy the mystical music sung on the lyrics of Sarmast Sahib’s poetry. 

Out in the wastelands of southern Punjab, among the barren plains of the mighty Cholistan desert and the scorching ranges of Balochistan, lies this eminent mosque as flamboyantly decorated as it is shrouded in lore and fable. The Bhong Mosque is all the more extraordinary for its anonymity and worth a visit by anyone with an interest in Islamic architecture or Seraiki folk culture. 

Believed to be visited by Alexander the Great’s army, Multan is also believed by Hindus to be the place where the Mahabharat war took place. Multan provides a great view of River Indus as its existence lies on the Right Bank of River Chenab. Many folktales and songs are written and sung, passed through generations of people about Chenab and the tragic love story of Sohni Mahiwal. This city’s budget market and the oldest in Multan is Hussaina Gai where one can lose the way out because of its grandeur. Multan is also home to many shrines of great saints such as Shrines of Shah Yusuf Gardezi, Shah Shams Sabzwari Tabrez, Shah Rukne Alam, and Bibi Pak Daman’s Mausoleum. The very thing Multan is famous for is its sweet dish Multani Sohan Halwa which attracts people from miles away. Tourists when visiting Punjab cannot help but make a pit stop in Multan to have some of its delicious Sohan Halwa. 

Famous for the spring festivities and carnivals, Bahawalpur is a princely state in the southern parts of Punjab and home to numerous architectural wonders including lavishly build palaces like Noor Mahal and Gulzar Mahal. Bahawalpur is home to the best-kept zoo in Pakistan with over 200 animal species. Derawer Fort in the Cholistan Desert stretches from Punjab to Sindh connecting to the Indian region of Rajasthan is famous for the Jeep and Camel Safaris arranged regularly. Lal Sohanra Park is a man-made forest in this region of Pakistan that attracts a lot of tourism. 

A historic city in the southern parts of Punjab, Uch Sharif is the resting place of Bibi Jawindi and Shah Jalaluddin Surkh. Apart from that Fort Munro is a worth visiting place in Uch Sharif. 

UNESCO acclaimed archaeological site in Punjab, Pakistan, about 24 km west of Sahiwal, Harrapa is an ancient city containing the ruins of a Bronze Age fortified city, which was part of the Indus Valley Civilisation centered in Sindh and Punjab. The civilization, with a possible writing system, urban centers, and diversified social and economic system, was rediscovered in the 1920s also after excavations at Mohenjo-Daro in Sindh near Larkana, and Harappa, in west Punjab south of Lahore.

Lahore is the second largest and the wealthiest city in Pakistan with almost everything. Lahore used to be the megacity of the Indo-Pak subcontinent before the partition where people lives peacefully despite their religious differences. This is still reflected in the mosques, temples, and gurudwaras built alongside each other. Being under the rulership of various emperors from Hindus to Mughals and then Britain, Lahore has some amazing and diverse historical buildings and places including the Walled City, the famous Badshahi, and Wazir Khan Mosques, Wagha Border, Minar-e-Pakistan, as well as several Sikh and Sufi shrines. Guru Nanak, the pioneer of Sikhism is buried in Lahore. This city is also home to the Lahore Fort and Shalimar Gardens, both of which are acclaimed by UNESCO as World Heritage Sites. Apart from the historical sites, Lahore is very famous for its Bazaars especially Anarkali Market, one of the oldest bazaars in Pakistan. Food is something of which Lahore is most talked about. The city serves some delicious cuisines with dishes made from pure Desi Ghee which food lovers must taste if they are in the Punjab region of Pakistan. 

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